Flora Agricultural Department & FFA Chapter

06/12/2026

Day 3 at the Illinois FFA State Convention!! ⭐️

We have arrived home safely, but let’s recap on the last 24 hours!

• The kids made clips with fun sayings to promote agriculture & spread fun around convention hall.

• We stayed up late last night watching the weather circle all around us, we were under a tornado watch but no worries we were staying weather aware!

• We attended the election session where delegates voted in the new officer team!

• We grabbed lunch and met back at convention hall to watch Coy’s award session. Coy’s parents & sister traveled in to cheer him on!

• A group of the girls were able to catch all 6 FFA State Officers & snap a picture with them!

• Coy walked across the big stage and accepted his plaque!

That’s a wrap for the 98th Annual Illinois FFA State Convention! Thanks for following along with us!

06/11/2026

STATE AG POWER CHAMPION, COY BEARD! ⭐️

This championship title belongs to one of our own, Coy Beard! What an outstanding accomplishment, please help us congratulate Coy on earning the title of #1 in the state at the Illinois FFA Ag Power CDE! 👏🏽

The Ag Mechanics – Ag Power division challenges students in areas such as engine analysis and performance, tractor and small engine component identification, small engine safety inspections, and a written examination. Competitors must combine technical knowledge with hands-on skills, making this an incredible achievement!

Ag Mechanics Career Development Event - Top Ag Power Individual: Coy Beard, Flora FFA

06/11/2026

A state officer elected from our very own Section 23! Congratulations to our neighboring North Clay FFA Chapter & their very own Haven Cash!! 💙💛

Haven Cash of North Clay FFA will have Old Glory by her side during America's 250 as the newly elected 2026-2027 Illinois Association FFA State Reporter.

06/11/2026

Election Session is in full swing, and the new State President has officially been elected!

Representing our chapter as voting delegates during the election session are Flora Chapter President Hayden Young and Vice President Madi Henderson.

A new dawn breaks for the Illinois Association FFA as delegates elect Bryer Nelson of Canton FFA as the 2026-2027 State FFA President.

06/11/2026

Day ✌🏼 at the Illinois FFA State Convention!!

Today, Hayden Young walked across the big stage to receive her Illinois FFA State Degree! Her family was able to make the trip to watch her accept this incredible honor. Join us in congratulating her on this major FFA accomplishment! 👏🏽💙💛

We wrapped up the evening with supper at Texas Roadhouse! Another big day is ahead tomorrow, so stay tuned!

06/11/2026

We’ll make our official day ✌🏼 post in a little bit, but first we had to share this gem!

There’s a TikTok trend going around where students secretly ask the waiters to take their advisor’s plate away shortly after the food arrives. Of course we had to have a little fun at State Convention, and the kids pulled this one off perfectly. 👏🏽 Safe to say everyone got a good laugh out of it, huge thanks to Mr. Branch for being such a good sport!!

06/10/2026

Day 1 of State Convention! We traveled to Springfield, attended the first general session & our delegates attended the business session.

We get to recognize two members on the state stage this year, so stay tuned for those special post the next two days! As group of 15 kiddos this year, we may be biased but these kiddos are AWESOME! We love their enthusiasm & passion for agriculture.

Ended the evening with supper & a scheels trip!

06/02/2026

Please join us in keeping Wabash County in your thoughts and prayers tonight. The young man who tragically lost his life in a grain bin accident today was a previous graduate of the Mt. Carmel FFA Chapter, a current alumni officer, and a former State Winner in the Grain Production Proficiency area. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family, friends, and everyone impacted by this heartbreaking loss.

From Wabash County Sheriff J. Derek Morgan: On June 1, 2026 at approximately 9:24 a.m. Wabash County 911 received a 911 call reference 3 men being trapped in a grain bin at Friendsville Ave. and N 1550 Blvd.  The Wabash County Sheriff's Office, Mt. Carmel Police Department responded along

05/25/2026

Reminder Students:

Please still check the FFA Google Classroom over the summer! That is where we post any summer opportunities, and the fair information for the end of July.

Remember, if you were wanting to show in the Section fair, we have another record book workshop tomorrow from 1 to 2:45! You must attend if you are wanting to show at Section in order to get your books and everything ready for fair.

05/21/2026

The greenhouse work never stops. These kiddos have spent the last few days of school cleaning & organizing post plant sale!

We revamped the tables and raised the sides up! This will hopefully allow us room to raise many more hanging baskets in the future since they are a best-seller!

Again, thanks for your support this season! 💐 see you next year!